Then, just as the other party slightly relaxed their vigilance, he used the Qi Guiding Technique and unleashed the Metal Element Spiritual Energy from within his spiritual spring.

A streak of lightning-like white light shot towards the handgun of the opponent, but this white light was visible only to Wang Xiaoqiang himself.

Unnoticed by the other party...

Bang!

The gun in the kidnapper's hand was struck by the Metal Element Spiritual Energy and shattered with a bang, along with the kidnapper's hand, which also got blasted off at the index and thumb by the Aura of Geng Metal, spraying blood…

Ah!

In pain, the man screamed and then looked at the fragments of the gun and the two severed fingers falling to the ground in shock, leaving only a hand gushing with blood.

The other two kidnappers, witnessing this sudden scene, stood stunned and bewildered on the spot.

They were seasoned criminals, having seen all sorts of fierce and formidable characters, but they had never witnessed anything like what had just happened. This, this was too magical, wasn't it? More exaggerated than a Jin Yong martial arts drama—the mere extension of a hand could blow up the gun and fingers in the opponent's hand!!

While they were still in shock, Wang Xiaoqiang charged at them, kicking the kidnapper with the severed fingers. Bang! It hit him squarely in the abdomen, and the man buckled over like a sack of potatoes.

The other instinctively raised the dagger in his hand to stab at Wang Xiaoqiang.

Wang Xiaoqiang had no combat experience, so he naturally couldn't dodge the swiftly stabbing dagger and could only reach out to block it. When they collided, Wang Xiaoqiang unleashed the Aura of Geng Metal with a loud bang. Not only did the dagger fail to injure Wang Xiaoqiang's hand, but it was also knocked away, flying out of the kidnapper's hand.

Under the shock, the kidnapper clutched his right hand with his left, screaming in pain. He had been hit hard and now felt as if he had been electrified, with a sour, numb, and painful sensation that was very uncomfortable.

The remaining kidnapper, seeing how formidable the newcomer was, didn't dare to act recklessly. In a moment of inspiration, he used his dagger to threaten Lin Bogu's neck.

"Don't move, or I'll stab him to death!" the kidnapper yelled in panic, fearing that Wang Xiaoqiang would launch an attack on him.

"Shit, what does it matter to me if you stab him? I don't even know this guy..." Wang Xiaoqiang spread his hands with a cold, mocking smile of a bystander.

The kidnapper felt uncertain upon hearing this, but since Lin Bogu hadn't spoken or made any plea for help after Wang Xiaoqiang appeared, the kidnapper began to believe him somewhat. The dagger that was pressed against Lin Bogu's neck, slackened a little.

At that moment, Wang Xiaoqiang took the opportunity to strike at the kidnapper's right hand, which held the dagger.

The Aura of Geng Metal surged through the air like lightning, striking the man's hand at high speed.

The next instant...

Bang!

The dagger in his hand broke in two, and the kidnapper's hand, wherever it was hit by the Aura of Geng Metal, completely shattered, flesh and blood splattering…

Coating himself from head to toe.

It looked somewhat terrifying, yet somewhat comical!

The horror of what unfolded before his eyes exceeded the pain in his body, leaving the man unable to scream for a moment.

Wang Xiaoqiang walked towards Lin Bogu, who was also stunned by Wang Xiaoqiang's formidable method of dealing with the enemy. Having seen his master practice kung fu often as a child in the Daoist temple, he had never seen moves like Wang Xiaoqiang's.

His face full of surprise, he looked up at Wang Xiaoqiang with an admiring gaze, opening his mouth without making a sound.

Wang Xiaoqiang spoke, "They didn't hurt you, did they?"

Lin Bogu shook his head, then nodded, murmuring, "One of my fingers got twisted off…"

"Did they steal anything from you?" Wang Xiaoqiang asked further.

Lin Bogu shook his head again.

Seeing this, Wang Xiaoqiang shouted at the three dumbfounded kidnappers… "Leave some money for Mr. Lin to treat his hand, and then get lost…"

The three kidnappers hadn't run away immediately because they felt they couldn't escape. If Wang Xiaoqiang magically aimed not at their hands but at their heads, wouldn't that mean their heads would explode and they would die?!

As they were trembling with fear, they heard the other party was willing to let them go. It was like a reprieve. With a long sigh of relief, they scrambled to find their wallets, took all the money out, and placed it on the table.

After doing this, as the three kidnappers prepared to leave, Wang Xiaoqiang's voice rang out again, "Don't come back to bother Mr. Lin again, or next time it won't be as easy as tonight. Also, if anyone lets out a word about tonight's event, I'll crack open the skulls of all four of you!!"

Upon hearing this, all three shook visibly, and the one who had held the gun earlier said without turning back, "Big brother, rest assured, we'll never dare again. We'll keep this matter to ourselves and won't say a word..."

Having finished speaking, they scurried away with the other two kidnappers, looking skittish and utterly unsettled.

As the unfamiliar young man before him chased off the kidnappers, Lin Bogu felt as if he were dreaming. This was incredibly bizarre! And the moves that young man made just now were beyond belief, right!?

While Lin Bogu was still in a daze, Wang Xiaoqiang had already approached him and said in a stern voice, "Mr. Lin, I hope you won't talk about what happened just now. You can't tell anyone, or else I might not be so polite..."

Shocked by his words, Lin Bogu immediately gave Wang Xiaoqiang a solemn bow, "I am deeply grateful to you, young brother, for your rescue. I will pretend I never saw how you intervened. Rest assured..."

"Uh, that includes your old friend Boss Xiao. You can't tell him either, it must rot in your stomach..." Wang Xiaoqiang reminded him again.

"Boss Xiao, are you referring to Xiao Rengui from the Jade Dragon Teahouse?"

"Yes, that's him. I'll call him in now..." Wang Xiaoqiang said as he walked outside,

Upon stepping out, he saw that the three kidnappers had already fled in a Xiali car.

Wang Xiaoqiang chose not to call the police mainly out of fear that his extraordinary abilities would be exposed, which would surely bring trouble.

After seeing how Wang Xiaoqiang dispatched the kidnappers in mere moments, Boss Xiao looked at him with a mix of admiration and fear, becoming more courteous, and followed Wang Xiaoqiang into Lin Bogu's house.

Meeting under such circumstances, Xiao Rengui and Lin Bogu couldn't help expressing their feelings with a sigh. From their conversation, Wang Xiaoqiang learned that the kidnappers had come for the wild Maca seeds, and at this moment, both men again thanked Wang Xiaoqiang for his help.

Wang Xiaoqiang intended to treat Lin Bogu's hand injury with spiritual energy, but Lin Bogu had already adjusted his dislocated finger and applied homemade medicated wine. Presumably, he often encountered such injuries and had learned to take care of them himself. Seeing this, Wang Xiaoqiang had no choice but to give up the idea.

Boss Xiao introduced Wang Xiaoqiang to Lin Bogu, explaining that Wang Xiaoqiang was there to purchase his wild Maca seeds.

Ordinarily, Lin Bogu would have to consider such a request, even if he decided to sell any at all, he wouldn't sell many.

However, for his lifesaver, Lin Bogu was naturally eager to please, and without hesitation, he agreed. He then entered a room and, after a good while, came back out holding a cloth bag, which he handed to Wang Xiaoqiang.

Wang Xiaoqiang took it in hand, weighing it; it was easily ten pounds, maybe more. He couldn't help but open it to check, and saw seeds the size and shape of melon seeds,

Just as he was about to ask, Lin Bogu spoke up, "These are wild black Maca seeds. It took me a long time to gather this many. They're all for you..."

Upon hearing they were wild black Maca seeds, Wang Xiaoqiang was delighted. Among all varieties of Maca, black Maca was the best.

"Mr. Lin, I appreciate your generosity, but I must pay for these Maca seeds. After all, it wasn't easy for you to gather them..." said Wang Xiaoqiang.

"You saved my life and made those guys pay me. I can't be grateful enough. There's no way I can take your money... Please don't bring up money again."

Lin Bogu waved his hand.

Xiao Rengui found this a bit peculiar. He had thought that the pile of banknotes on the table was money the kidnappers failed to take after looting Lin Bogu, only to realize that it actually belonged to the kidnappers.

Could it be that Wang Xiaoqiang had counter-robbed them? And looking at that stack of colorful notes, predominantly pink hundred-yuan bills, it had to be at least four or five thousand. His face showed a sincerely pleased smile.

Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang's intent to plant Maca, both Lin Bogu and Boss Xiao were skeptical, fearing the precious seeds would be wasted. Usually reticent, Lin Bogu began patiently explaining to Wang Xiaoqiang about Maca's habitat and cultivation methods.

Only then did Wang Xiaoqiang realize that the internet wasn't almighty. The information he found online about Maca cultivation was so superficial and one-sided compared to Lin Bogu's explanation. It seemed that some local wisdom, especially regarding a medicinal herb like Maca that only became popular in the past few years, couldn't be found online, and the knowledge was very limited.

According to Lin Bogu, Maca wasn't just popular in Peru for many years; it also had a historical presence of over a thousand years in China, only it hadn't been widely known. Previously in China, Maca was not called Maca, but Life-Connecting Herb.

This was the term used by Daoist practitioners, and the Life-Connecting Herb known to Daoism, circulated only among those in the Daoist Physician's lineage, was almost unknown to the general public. Daoists used it to make life-extending pills for consumption and sometimes for saving lives.

Life-Connecting Herb, a name that signifies its incredible healing and life-sustaining properties!

Modern medical research has shown that Maca can inhibit the growth of cancer cells, significantly extending the lives of cancer patients!

Lin Bogu's words made Wang Xiaoqiang feel that his trip to Yunnan was not in vain. Not only did he procure Maca seeds, but he also learned about its history in China.

Following this, Wang Xiaoqiang and Boss Xiao rested at Lin Bogu's house for the night. The next day, Wang Xiaoqiang bid farewell to the two men and took the Maca seeds back for planting.

The round trip to Yunnan took nearly four days. Upon returning to the villa, Wang Xiaoqiang found that Xia Guifang had moved back to the Chicken Farm.

He thought it made sense since the villa was out in the wilderness and not convenient for a woman to live alone,

But Wang Xiaoqiang noticed that the items in the villa were neatly arranged, the furniture spotless, clearly tidied up by Xia Guifang. The bedsheets that they had tumbled in together had been washed, as well as his discarded clothes, which were now hanging on the balcony.

The duvet in the bedroom was folded with precision.

Seeing all this, Wang Xiaoqiang felt very warm inside. Having a woman take care of things was good, so he called Xia Guifang and told her he was back, hoping she would move back to the villa.

Xia Guifang didn't refuse, and that night she moved back in. After those three nights together, she felt increasingly unable to be apart from Wang Xiaoqiang. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com) with recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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